Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter appears in court

April 13, 2024 9:35 AM

Published April 13, 2024 9:43 AM

(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, made his initial appearance in court on Friday.

Mizuhara is federally charged with bank fraud and is accused of stealing more than $16 million from the superstar athlete.

Mizuhara waived his preliminary hearing arraignment on May 9, as well as surrendered his passport. Bond was set and met at $25,000.

Mizuhara is continuing to cooperate with the legal process and hopes to apologize to Ohtani and seek treatment for his gambling.

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